glrnet Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 What a day! Colin has all the picturesí ½í¸„ Quote
Keyser Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 Ian are you mating the LS3 to the OEM CD0008/9 gearbox or to a T56, ZF6 speed or similar that is plug and play with the LS3? Can't be asked to re back to see if you got the engine with GB������. I could ask you Bennett, but I'm a sharing kind of guy! Engine, Gearbox, Prop and Diff are all being replaced. The LS3 comes with the t56 but the Sikky kit (USA) marrys everyhting up to be fitted to a Zed. Not cheap but does the trick. Thanks BTW í ½í¸„í ½í¸„ Nice one fellaí ½í± It would be if the box was a T56 but that's not what arrived we have a 6060 the later box, so the Sikky kit won't fit!!! Looks like some fabrication is in order. Quote
Paddy78 Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 (edited) Edited January 17, 2015 by Paddy78 Quote
Adrian@TORQEN Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 Well, I just had a FaceTime session with the guys down Sarf, they've reported a slight progress and although everything works snail speed, I can confirm IT IS HAPPENING (apparently ) Everything is under control, make sure you continue to report back and keep me updated while I'm away! Quote
WhackyWill Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 Stick up a web cam in The Zed Shed and we can all log in and watch progress. :thumbs: Quote
Ebized Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 What a fantastic day - thanks for allowing me in the hallowed ZED SHED and I was even allowed (told) to get stuck in But found a a few moments to catch some pics.....so: Ian had to show his new install before we set about stripping Suzi The team (well the early birds) before work cracked on around 10.30am Just over an hour later and Suzi had her front end removed Some were busy Hmmmmm....what goes on under there Time for the engine/box out And Ian making his escape: Only to have one last drive Clutch /fywheel belived to have have lasted the 112,000 miles Suzi has travelled....So Ian is now Miss Daisy Mind you, she was showing her age around the crankshaft oil seal So there rests Suzie's heart....RIP - box off and all done by 3pm The the new heart and box were found in Bob's garage and it took seven of us to lift that on the back of the truck No sooner was it in the Shed, Chris set about it - much to Ian's alarm He had chopped the gearlever off Plastic bits on the former Corvette engine did not last long To reveal a rather nice V8 having covered a reputed 17,000kms And then it was like Christmas again as goody boxes were unwrapped Including a rather nice baffled sump Then it getting near 5pm and time for a clean up and kindly fed and watered before I had to leave to get home to post these pics up Top day and I learnt a lot more about DE engines in the process - hope I might be allowed back for when the LS3 is ready for installation and firing up I shall sleep well tonight! 14 Quote
DoogyRev Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 Well done everyone, looking forward to tomorrow's instalment Quote
Stutopia Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 This is brilliant, can't wait to see more! Quote
Will370z Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 That engine looks fab ian, I mean daisy. Can't wait for the firing up party. Thanks for a fun day ladies and gents, and that lasagne was spot on Kim, lovely jubbly. Love the merc Colin, very very nice. 2 Quote
Darren-B Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 Looks like I missed out on a good day, you know that LS would look, Go & sound so much better in a 240 How about an L28 swap Ian? 4 Quote
GMballistic Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 Great work as usual all. Looking forward to finally seeing the LS in place Wasso. Quote
a2orry Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 From the pictures that engine looks fresh as a daisy I would say the miles are probly spot on. Quote
glrnet Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 From the pictures that engine looks fresh as a daisy I would say the miles are probly spot on.It does look tidy, had a steam clean though I reckon. Quote
Keyser Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 Can I just say THANK YOU! To everyone that showed up and gave us a lift with the LS engine - made what could have been a hard job so much easier Gotta luv this place 2 Quote
Keyser Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 Nice pics Ebized - Great to see you along with everyone else thanks for your help, and that new motor of yours was very, very impressive Back at it again today - I get to play with a V8 4 Quote
WhackyWill Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 Great pics and write up Colin. Keep up the good work boys and girls. looking forward to the next episode. :thumbs: Quote
Keyser Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 For all you in need of more pictures - Here you go 350z engine strip - gone in 60 seconds style. Enjoy 19 Quote
WhackyWill Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 Nice Vid..great music. Look forward to Part 2. :thumbs: Quote
a2orry Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 That was like ants breaking down a branch and carrying it off. Looking forward to part 2. Quote
BulletMagnet Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 For the completion vid, can I suggest "Lowrider", and have he matching dialog Wasso: "Chris...Lowrider.....Lowrider?...Chris?" ***tune begins*** Wasso does the Nicholas Cage thing Wasso "Let's riiiiiide....." Fires up LS3-Zed :lol: 4 Quote
NeilMH Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 Met Will this morning and he told me all about this. Will be following with interest Quote
Ebized Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 Love the vid Chris - wow didn't realise how quick we (er, well you and Bob really) got it done Nearly had to get the Kleenex out for Ian though as he saw his pride and joy being pulled to bits 1 Quote
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